MOT Status
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83,243 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake wear light is on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside headlight has moisture in it
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear seats down and full unable to test rear seat belts at the time of test
Nearside headlight has moisture in it
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear wiper deteriorated.
Tyre glue out of date.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-55-16/91W low tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
KNOCKING NOISE FROM STEERING
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
engine covers and undertrays fitted, obscuring view to some components
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L4 XAV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 2012 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 67,597 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L4 XAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was L4 XAV registered?
L4 XAV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 November 2012.
Is L4 XAV safe to buy?
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